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A Solana-based ‘Hong Kong coin’ is being promoted by an X account impersonating as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Authorities and regulators have warned traders not to get scammed by the fake coin. On March 6, Hong Kong lawmaker…
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The Hong Kong arm of ChinaAMC has introduced a tokenized money market fund in a bid to expand blockchain-based investment options for retail investors. China Asset Management (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of one of China‘s largest fund houses, has launched…
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Hong Kong-based investment holding company HK Asia will buy more Bitcoin after securing board approval to expand its cryptocurrency holdings. According to a Feb. 23 announcement, the company’s board of executive and non-executive directors approved plans to increase the company’s…
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Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers…
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Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has obtained licensing approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for its Hong Kong arm. Bullish Global, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has secured two licenses for its Hong Kong arm,…
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LTP has obtained five key licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, positioning itself as a regulated leader in the industry. The licenses, granted to its Hong Kong subsidiary LiquidityTech Limited, cover a broad range of regulated activities. …
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Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have formed a joint venture to apply for a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin license. Standard Chartered‘s Hong Kong branch, crypto venture firm Animoca Brands, and HKT have teamed up to launch a joint venture…
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission held the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel on Feb. 14, marking a key step in shaping the city’s crypto regulations. According to the official announcement, the panel was led by SFC…
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Beijing-based venture capital firm Gaorong Ventures has reportedly backed HashKey Group with $30 million, valuing the operator of Hong Kong’s top crypto exchange at $1.5 billion. Hong Kong-based HashKey Group has secured a $30 million investment from Beijing’s Gaorong Ventures,…
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Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng urges regulators to accelerate pro-crypto initiatives in the region after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ press conference. In a recent post, Ng emphasizes the importance of the press conference conducted by U.S. AI and crypto…
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With its latest approval from Hong Kong’s SFC, HashKey Capital can offer crypto investment strategies to professional investors. HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management for cryptocurrencies under the existing…
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Hong Kong’s SFC is hiring more crypto regulators, aiming to strengthen market surveillance and speed up exchange approvals. Hong Kong is doubling down on its ambition to become a global crypto hub, with its securities regulator proposing an expansion of…
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…
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A survey by Hong Kong’s brokerage firm Futu reveals that Gen Z is highly optimistic about crypto, seeing three times more potential in Bitcoin than in real estate. A new survey by Hong Kong brokerage firm Futu Securities shows that…
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Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process. According to Chinese media outlet SINA Finance, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and…
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Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group has invested $47 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 500 BTC as a short-term strategy to enhance liquidity and asset value. Public construction firm Ming Shing Group has joined the list of non-tech companies diversifying into cryptocurrency,…
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ZA Bank, a digital neobank offering crypto trading, is reportedly considering physical branches in Hong Kong following new HKMA rules. Hong Kong‘s digital banks are exploring the possibility of opening physical branches as the local regulator introduced new rules allowing...
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Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact...
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The People’s Bank of China highlights Hong Kong’s active crypto licensing, as well as the prominence of cryptocurrency as an emerging trend in several countries in its recent Financial Stability report. In an excerpt from the Financial Stability Report 2024,...
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Singapore’s stance on crypto licenses has outpaced Hong Kong, where regulatory hurdles have slowed the city’s progress. Singapore is signaling progress in becoming a global hub for the crypto business as the city-state granted 13 new crypto licenses in 2024,...
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Bitcoin’s recent price surge has driven up mining equipment costs, with Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei district—a global hub for crypto hardware—seeing a notable 30% price hike.
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms. The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions...
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Crypto custodian firm Hex Trust officially launches HT Market MENA, enabling institutional investors to make crypto-fiat conversions through the firm’s licensed custody platform. In a press release received by crypto.news, the crypto custodian stated that the services provided by the...
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Hong Kong presents a stablecoin bill to solidify its digital asset regulatory framework. At a legislative council meeting on Dec. 18, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, presented a stablecoin bill in its second reading....
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The Hong Kong government declared to the OECD Global Forum that its regulators plan to implement a crypto asset reporting framework to combat cross-border tax evasion. Regulators plan to complete the necessary legislative amendments before 2026. In the Organization for...
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OSL Digital Securities has expanded its OTC offerings with the addition of Toncoin, boosting investor access to The Open Network’s native token. Hong Kong‘s regulated crypto broker OSL Digital Securities has added Toncoin (TON) to its over-the-counter trading services, allowing...
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The Hong Kong Treasury Department does not consider crypto to be a ‘target asset’ for the nation’s Exchange Fund, even though it does invest a small portion of funds into crypto assets. According to local media outlet On CC, Hong...
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Hong Kong is exploring ways to expedite updates to its crypto regulations in response to the fast-growing global sector. The fast growth of the crypto sector is pushing Hong Kong to reconsider its regulations, with talks focused on speeding up...
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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said that mainland Chinese users can use a virtual private network to trade crypto on the platform, though it will not support yuan trading any time soon. According to a report by South China Morning Post,...
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Monthly trading volume in November for three Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs surged to $154 million in November, setting a new record-high on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the total monthly...
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Tron creator Justin Sun has reportedly eaten the $6.2 million banana from Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” sculpture. Sun previously bought the banana at a Sotheby’s auction. Streaming live on his X account, Tron(TRON) founder Justin Sun ate Cattelan’s banana at an...
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has introduced a three-year digital bond grant scheme, offering incentives of up to HK$2.5 million to encourage tokenized bond issuances. In its latest bid to drive blockchain adoption, Hong Kong has introduced a new scheme...
